"MPI is a heart thing, not a head thing!"
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Do you smell fall in the air?! It’s still hot out, but we all know fall is coming as busy season ramps up! There is no exception with MPI Tennessee as we look forward to hosting a great educational event at LabeLive in Franklin with Deborah Gardner. I want to wish everyone attending IMEX in Las Vegas safe travels, lots of business success at your meetings, and lots of fun at MPI’s Rendezvous event to support the MPI Foundation. Save the dates for October’s educational luncheon, Membership 101, community service in partnership with ILEA, and Leadership Academy. We have a lot going on this fall with great information and opportunities to connect with your peers!
As you get busier, remember what Organized Audrey told us at our August luncheon about taking time to unplug from the screens, volunteer for something, and have a hobby you’re passionate about. If MPI Tennessee can help you with any of those, let us know!
Happy Fall, and with love…. Go Vols!
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Do you want to become an MPI Tennessee Chapter
sponsor and partner with the state's largest,
most vibrant community of meeting and event professionals?
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For more information, contact MPI Tennessee's Director of Strategic Alliances,
Ashleigh Cote!
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September Educational Luncheon
Wednesday, September 18
Labelive
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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IT'S BRING YOUR BOSS TO LUNCH DAY!
Be sure to invite your boss to this luncheon so they can see what is happening in our industry in Nashville and beyond. It is also a great way to show ROI for your membership!
You and your boss are invited to stay after the conclusion of the luncheon for a conversation with the MPI Tennessee Board of Directors.
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Have you ever heard of the game show Family Feud? Do you ever think you could outplay those participates? Would you like to answer exciting questions and win prizes too? Well, here’s your opportunity to play this fascinating new, real-time, and educational format designed just for you! To showcase how we can provide unique meeting experiences, this meeting will be interactive and we will not be eating during the presentation. Please arrive on time and be ready to move into a new space after lunch.
Fasten your seat belt - here is your chance to participate with your MPI Tennessee Chapter peers while learning in this wildly interactive, competitive, and entertaining game. The best part is you get to network, collaborate, and gather different perspectives for your everyday business strategies. Your host, Deborah Gardner, CMP, will conduct challenging questions about the meetings industry, current events, history, pop music, people, places, and more. Join in on the fun in this fast-paced and informative, live show, and register today!
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EIC Approval:
Approved
One Hour Total Education: - Domain B: Project Management
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I enjoyed meeting many of you at your recent chapter meeting at Ole Red. I loved the energy in the room with so many attendees present. I presented The Myth of Catching Up and if you missed it, some key points included:
- Standardize the start of your day as it will invite productivity. By reviewing your calendar appointments and To-Do items first thing, you’ll be reminded of the important items requiring your time without getting drawn into your Inbox.
- Be consistent in writing clear and concise emails. Use descriptive words in your email’s subject line, signaling to the recipient(s) actions required.
- To better manage your time throughout the day, mute ALL notification sounds and symbols as these are designed to get a response from you 70% of the time. And if you'd like a non-techie tool in planning out your day, download my First Fifteen worksheet. It's available here along with other resources.
- Bring more balance to your life by unplugging from ALL technology (including television) on a daily basis.
- Spending as little as 10 minutes with a hobby will take you to your Happy Place because your brain begins to produce endorphins, which automatically work at lowering your stress levels.
Thank you for the opportunity to present for your chapter.
Warm regards,
Audrey Thomas, CSP
Organized Audrey, LLC
952-944-9470
Audrey Thomas, CSP, better known as Organized Audrey, helps others learn how to get more done with less stress. As an international speaker, her presentations help busy professionals increase their productivity and better manage their time and email. Her favorite hobby is deleting emails. For booking or for more information: 952-944-9470 or organizedaudrey.com.
© Audrey Thomas
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Affiliate Membership is only available to current members of MPI who are Preferred or Premier Level members whose primary membership is with another chapter. Membership will be verified through the main headquarters prior to this application being processed.
MPI Tennessee Affiliate Membership Benefits:
- Member rate to all chapter events
- Eligible for the Member Only Benefit to watch the MPI Tennessee Chapter Live Streamed Educational Events
- Attend an unlimited number of MPI Tennessee Chapter education and networking events (non-members/Essential Level Members are limited to two events)
- Opportunity to expand your leadership skills by becoming a chapter volunteer or leader
- Eligibility for the Chapter Annual Awards
- Participation in the MPI Tennessee Get to Know You Program
- Member rates available for Chapter Sponsorships
- Invitations to exclusive Member Only events
- Receive MPI Tennessee event and members-only communications, including the monthly newsletter
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MPI Georgia also has an Affiliate Membership Program! Join their chapter as an Affiliate Member and receive numerous benefits including, but not limited to, the following:
- Monthly Educational Programs
- Membership Orientation before each Educational Program
- Numerous Networking Functions
- CMP Study Group/Certification
- Monthly Electronic Newsletter - Re:Connect
- MPI Georgia Website & Career Center
- Online MPI Georgia Membership Directory
- Annual Fall Classic Golf and Bocce Tournament
- Community Involvement Opportunities
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Discounted advertising rates for MPI Georgia Website, Re:Connect
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We look forward to having you as an Affiliate Member!
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Countdown to Connect 2019
November 21-22, 2019
CONNECT - Making Connections to Serve the World through
Engagement, Sustainability, and Conversations that Matter.
Save these Dates!!
- Musical Mix-up - Thursday, November 21
- Educational Highlights - Friday, November 22
Patrick Henry on Client Customer Service
What does being a songwriter and humorist have to do with building employee and customer engagement among the many demands and distractions of life? Patrick will share how employee and customer engagement is the single most important factor in determining your organization’s long term success.
Jessica Pettitt on Conversations that Matter
Tough conversations can happen and change can stick. Based on 20+ years of standup comedy and diversity education, Jessica will have you laughing, reflecting, learning and implementing conversations that matter by challenging long held assumptions about the type of people who drive change and are successful. Jessica eradicates excuses and provides strategies to communicate openly and to actively seek success.
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Leadership Academy is a leadership training program designed for active MPI Tennessee Chapter Members who are interested in future leadership roles within the chapter. This one-day session will help you learn about the chapter structure and organization, as well as sharpen your skills as an emerging leader and volunteer.
Learning Objectives include:
- Provide you with an overview of MPI Tennessee chapter operations
- Help you understand the commitment and duties of serving on the Board of Directors
- Encourage you to remain engaged and continue your leadership journey with MPI
This event is complimentary and offered to all MPI Tennessee Chapter members. More information to come soon!
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Hello Future CMPs!
The next round of Nashville area CMP Study Groups are forming for 2019.
Good luck as you study and take the next steps in your professional development goals!
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Adam Spivey
started a new position as Director of Entertainment & Sports Sales at Thompson Nashville. Congratulations!
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Congratulations to
Holly Carpenter
on her promotion to Senior Sales Manager with A. Marshall Hospitality!!
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Daniel Camp
is now a Senior Sales Manager at Hutton Hotel. We know you will do great things!
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Congratulations to
Cortney and Jon Novak
!! Meet Julian Charles who was born on May 18! We are so happy for you and your family!
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Know someone who deserves recognition for a big life or professional event? Send the details to
mpitn.communications@gmail.com and we will make sure to include them in our next
MPI Tennessee Newsletter.
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New to the family in August
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Kate Adams
Novolex
Vicki Allen
Center For Executive Education
at Belmont University
Lee Blankenship
Bass, Berry and Sims
Lynn Clark
PRA Nashville
Lawrence Eddy
Grand Hyatt Nashville
Lori Griffin
A+ Parking Services
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Victoria Guerrazzi
Meetings Plus Moore
Shannon McGee
DWP Live
Catherine Spivey
Graduate Nashville
Nicole Whitt
Kimberly Wright
AutoZone, Inc.
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Congratulations to our members celebrating an MPI anniversary in September!
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Carrie Turner, CHME - 17 years
Rusty Chester - 10 years
Kate Shattuck, CMP - 8 years
Mindy Powell-Hardy - 7 years
Susan Zoesch - 6 years
Kristi Sowards - 6 years
Dannah Scott - 6 years
Sandy Harris - 5 years
Brittany Anne Baugh, CMP - 5 years
Melanie Blanche, CMP - 4 years
Virginia Hemby-Grubb, CHE, COI - 4 years
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Vivian Rucker - 3 years
Daniel Camp - 3 years
Kermit Madison - 3 years
Margaret Houts - 3 years
Jamie Armistead, CMP - 2 years
Amy Stuart - 2 years
April Jones - 2 years
KayLee Carman, DMCP - 2 years
Mindy Johnson - 1 year
Andrea Santini - 1 year
Jennifer Hastert - 1 year
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